An officer observed Carbajal in a Ford Mustang around 4:45 p.m. Sunday near the 100 block of Ridgeview Drive with another male who was known to be on probation for previous gang-related crimes.

The officer stopped the vehicle and questioned the occupants, determining that Carbajal was on parole and had a stipulation that he not associate with gang members, Lt. David McCartney said.

Carbajal also had an outstanding warrant for a misdemeanor violation in Merced. Carbajal was arrested and taken to Santa Cruz County Jail where he was booked for marijuana possession, providing false ID and violating his parole. He remains in County Jail.